The Postcard Bandit (2003): Cast & Plot
The Postcard Bandit is a 2003 crime drama directed by Tony Tilse, starring Annie Byron as Thelma Abbott, Mel Rogan and Tom Long. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Tony Tilse
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Postcard Bandit About?
The premise of The Postcard Bandit without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The story of notorious Australian bank robber Brendan Abbott, who according to the myth, sent postcards to authorities hot on his trail while on the run across the country.
The Postcard Bandit Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- ozploitation
- australian heist movie
- heist movie
- heist
- on the run
- bank robbery
- robber
- robbery
- australian cinema
- australian
- australia
- bandit
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- postcard
- bank robber
- massage
- female nudity
The Postcard Bandit Cast & Characters
Annie Byron leads the cast as Thelma Abbott, with Mel Rogan as Diane Abbott and Tom Long as Brenden James Abbott. Directed by Tony Tilse; 50 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tony Tilse
- Annie Byron as Thelma Abbott
- Mel Rogan as Diane Abbott
- Tom Long as Brenden James Abbott
- Matthew Le Nevez as Aaron Reynolds
Also Starring in The Postcard Bandit
· 46 more- James Reyne James Reyne
- Nick Simpson-Deeks Prison Officer Greg
- Brett Stiller Glenn Abbott
- Madison Orr William
- Elsie Perrum Bank Customer
- Anthony Jensen Alincic
- Peter Benedict Territory Police Officer
- Geneviève Lemon Nola
- David James Drown
- Anthony Phelan Beaman
- Steve Rodgers Branch Manager #1
- Brendan Donoghue Bradley Banas
- Felicity Price Receptionist
- Tasma Walton Frankie
- Simon Burke Thomas
- Ian Bliss Potter
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- Rob Steele Gina's Grandad
- Helen Dallimore Gina
- Chris Mitchell Prison Guard
- Yutaka Izumihara Masao Ayuda
- Simon Maiden Pritchard
- Morgan O'Neill Randall
- Michael Denkha Pippos
- Ned Manning Branch Manager #2
- Andrea Leon Bank Officer #3
- Hsiao-Ling Tang Lily
- Richard Piper Campbell
- Lindsay Moss Quadvlieg
- Martin Broome Hippie Dave
- Rudi Baker WA Police Officer
- Cara McIlveen Shelley
- Lindsey Wallington Jane
- Karen Heagney Bank Officer #1
- Hermione Gehle Bank Officer #2
- Ben Tomkins Nelson
- Christian Karantzias Nixon
- Ingrid Faucher Nixon's Girlfriend
- Rebecca Synott Girl
- Charlie Hopkins Boyfriend
- Ra Nagy Teenage Dealer
- Garin Clarke Dennien
- Kirk Beattie Small Boy
- Mark Morrellini Van Driver
- Maurice Morgan Bouncer
- Stuart Tilse Detective Constable
- Joanne Cahill Justine Banas
More from Tony Tilse
More films directed by Tony Tilse: Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, Panic at Rock Island, A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne and Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback.
The Postcard Bandit Plot Summary
What happens in The Postcard Bandit from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Brenden James Abbott and Aaron Reynolds break free from Fremantle Prison in Western Australia, and together they embark on a long, high-stakes bank-robbing spree that spans the country. Their plan to avoid identification includes traveling with a Japanese tourist, turning their road trip into a moving target for investigators. During this risky stretch, Abbott drops a blunt truth to Reynolds: he’s planning to cut him loose. Reynolds fires back with a warning, and the tension erupts in a moment that undersells the fragile loyalty between two men on the run:
“You won’t last a week without me,” Reynolds tells Abbott.
Full summary
The whole story of The Postcard Bandit, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Postcard Bandit?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the real name of the outlaw known as the Postcard Bandit in the film?
Cars in The Postcard Bandit
18 cars on screen, including the 1973 Ford F-Series and the 1984 Toyota Hilux.
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1973 Ford F-Series Important role -
1984 Toyota Hilux Important role -
1991 Ford Fairlane Minor role -
1973 Ford Falcon Minor role
The Postcard Bandit Also Known As
Also known as “The Postcard Bandit - OZ”.
- Also known as
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- The Postcard Bandit - OZ
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The Postcard Bandit FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Postcard Bandit, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Postcard Bandit?
The Postcard Bandit runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was The Postcard Bandit released?
The Postcard Bandit was released on June 1, 2003.
Who directed The Postcard Bandit?
The Postcard Bandit was directed by Tony Tilse.
More films by Tony Tilse Who is in the cast of The Postcard Bandit?
The Postcard Bandit stars Annie Byron as Thelma Abbott, Mel Rogan as Diane Abbott and Tom Long as Brenden James Abbott, among 50 credited actors.
Does The Postcard Bandit have a post-credit scene?
No. The Postcard Bandit has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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